RunnersFix Coaching Services LLC

The United Airlines NYC Half Marathon never disappoints. From the streets of Brooklyn to the finish in Central Park, it’s one of the most electric race atmospheres there is. Huge shoutout to the RunnersFix squad who took on this challenging course and delivered some awesome performances.

Racing through the hills of New York and the energy of thousands of spectators, these runners showed exactly what months of hard training can do. Every one of them raced strong and represented the team incredibly well out there.

Here’s how everyone did…

Matt Karl – 1:17:52
Connor Ryan – 1:16:08
Darlina Goldak – 1:22:23
Tyna Hoang – 1:36:29
Joseph Dono – 1:32:02
Caleb Belmont – 1:13:26
Graham Lian – 1:26:36
Mike Santos – 1:21:40

Proud of this group for their big efforts. NYC never seems to disappoint!

Friday night lights ✨ at the Rotary Twilight 5K around Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland and it couldn’t have gone much better.

Great conditions, fast racing, a bunch of PRs, and podium finishes across the board. This group showed up ready to compete and made the most of a perfect evening for a 5K. 👏

Results:
-Tri Thornhill – 21:18 | 1st AG | 3rd Masters
-Sarah Holt – 26:20 | 1st AG
-Isaac Hartmann – 18:33 | 3rd OA | 1st Masters | 1st AG
-Amy Whann – 26:13 | 1st AG | 3rd Female Masters
-Kelly Nichleson – 26:36 | 2nd AG
-Rhonda Fosser – 26:30 | 1st AG | 2nd Female Grand Masters

Cooler temps + Lake Hollingsworth = a winning combo 🌙🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Athlete Spotlight: Aiden Stout

I’ve been working with Aiden for nearly a year now and watching his development over this time has been incredibly rewarding as his coach. This past fall, he took a big step forward by lowering his cross country PR to 16:36, a reflection of both consistent training and his willingness to trust and embrace the process. This winter, his base training has gone extremely well, and aerobically he’s in a great spot as we shift gears and begin stacking speed on top of that aerobic fitness heading into his final track season.

Aiden has his sights set high this spring with goals of breaking 10:00 in the 3200m and 4:30 in the 1600m. He’s also planning to continue his running career at the collegiate level later this year. Beyond the times, Aiden is the kind of runner every team needs. A true grinder who enjoys the mileage, loves long runs, and brings positive energy to those around him. He’s a mentor to his teammates, goal driven, and is genuinely enthusiastic about improving as a runner and person. Long term, he’s even showing some early signs of someone who could thrive in the marathon one day. A bright future ahead for this kid, both on and off the track.
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Looking for fast, well organized US marathons that aren’t World Majors? 🏃‍♀️🇺🇸 Here’s your cheat sheet. Whether you’re chasing a PR, a BQ, or planning your next big race, these non major marathons deserve a spot on your radar. Save this for later and start mapping out your 2026 season. 📅✨

✔️ Houston Marathon:
-Race Date: January 11, 2026
-Course Elevation: 220 ft gain / 235 ft loss 
-Typical Temps: 40–55°F
-Field Size: ~13,000 marathoners
-Approx. BQ%: ~15%

✔️ Jersey City Marathon:
-Race Date: April 19, 2026
-Course Elevation: 380 ft gain / 380 ft loss
-Typical Temps: 45–55°F
-Field Size: ~6,000–8,000 marathoners
-Approx. BQ%: ~18%

✔️ Grandma’s Marathon:
-Race Date: June 20, 2026
-Course Elevation: 550 ft gain / 680 ft loss
-Typical Temps: 45–65°F
-Field Size: ~9,000 marathoners
-Approx. BQ%: ~18%

✔️ Indianapolis Monumental Marathon:
-Race Date: November 7, 2026
-Course Elevation: 300 ft gain / 300 ft loss
-Typical Temps: 35–50°F
-Field Size: ~5,000–6,000 marathoners
-Approx. BQ%: ~20%

✔️ California International Marathon:
-Race Date: December 6, 2026
-Course Elevation: 660 ft gain / 1,000 ft loss
-Typical Temps: 35–50°F
-Field Size: ~12,000 finishers
-Approx. BQ%: ~30%

✔️ Los Angeles Marathon:
-Race Date: March 8, 2026
-Course Elevation: 940 ft gain / 1,160 ft loss 
-Typical Temps: 55–70°F
-Field Size: ~20,000+ runners
-Approx. BQ%: ~3%

✔️ Honolulu Marathon:
Race Date: December 13, 2026
-Course Elevation: 450 ft gain / 450 ft loss
-Typical Temps: 70–75°F
-Field Size: ~22,000+ finishers
-Approx. BQ %: 1.5%

✔️ Philadelphia Marathon:
-Race Date: November 22, 2026
-Course Elevation: 650 ft gain / 640 ft loss 
-Typical Temps: 40–50°F
-Field Size: ~10,000–12,000 finishers
-Approx. BQ %: ~10%

✔️ Twin Cities Marathon:
-Race Date: October 4, 2026
-Course Elevation: 570 ft gain / 490 ft loss
-Typical Temps: 40–55°F
-Field Size: ~8,000–9,000 finishers
-Approx. BQ %: ~8%